Venezuela 2007-2008: Aveo/Optra/Spark: podium 100% Chevy

The Venezuelan car market reaches an all-time record in 2007 at 491,899 registrations (+43% over 2006) before falling 45% in 2008 at 271,622 units. The Top 4 best selling models stays unchanged over the period. Chevrolet reinforces its domination by placing 3 models on the podium: the Chevrolet Aveo keeps its title both years with 6.4% share in 2007 (31,639 sales) and 9.5% in 2008 (25,891).

The Chevrolet Optra stays 2nd at 29,299 sales in 2007 (6%) and 13,216 in 2008 (4.9%) whereas the Chevrolet Spark climbs onto the podium in 2007 with 24,383 sales (5%) and stays there in 2008 (4.7%). The 4th spot goes to the Ford Fiesta both years. In 5th in 2007, the Renault Logan grows a spectacular 150% to reach 12,617 sales but drops 67% in 2008 (#16), replaced on #5 by the Ford F-350 at 9,698 sales.